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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,529.68, 37,990.98 and 14,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,529.68, 37,990.98 and 14,954.42 is: 20,637.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,529.68 : 37,990.98 = 14,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,529.68/37,990.98 = 14,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,529.68x = 37,990.98 × 14,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,529.68x = 568,133,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,133,071.13/27,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.11

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